Support Coordinator
Do you have the commitment and positive values to make a difference to the lives of people living in Preston, Lancashire?
We are looking for a caring, dynamic and highly motivated person to join the team as a Support Coordinator in our Preston Intensive Support Service. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our well‑established services, which supports individuals with learning disabilities and challenging behaviours.
You must have skills in positive communication and engagement and will be able to demonstrate unconditional regard for the people we support. You will also have skills in the assessment of needs and proactive risk management, so that support planning for individuals demonstrates an active and fulfilling life with an emphasis on a ‘can do’ approach.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide outcome focused support to enable clients to lead fulfilling and valued lives, maintain their tenancies, participate in their local community and much more.
- Effectively meet the needs of our clients and take additional responsibilities such as rota management, induction of staff and staff supervision.
- Work in a flexible manner which may include working evenings and weekends and sleep-in’s.
- Participate in our local on‑call.
- Administer medication.
Requirements
It is essential to have a clean, up‑to‑date driving license and access to a vehicle for this role, as the role requires travelling around the Preston area.
Must have a commitment to positive communication, unconditional regard, assessment of needs, proactive risk management, and dependability.
Benefits
Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 33 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.
Equality and Diversity
Gender is considered to be an occupational requirement – Equality Act 2010
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